Per request of our good friend Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services) the family of Gilbert Navarro Ochoa has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Gilbert was born in Corona, California on August 16, 1931 and entered into Eternal Rest on November 25, 2015 in Rialto, California.
Gilbert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Gilbert is survived by his loving wife Maria, son Ricky, daughter Sandra as well as by many other family members.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday 14 December 2015: 1145 – Stage at St. Mel Catholic Church, 4140 Corona Ave., Norco, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/qDVwyT27QRM2 1200 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1230 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1330 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Michael “Joker” Courtright
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?411959 Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
